sincerely trust in a kind providence that everything will be conducive to a speedy accomplishment of that which has been so long and deeply cherished in the hearts of all your friends as a bright beacon of hope to be realised in this brief and transitory sphere of existence. You did not say if little Douglas was coming but it is natural to suppose he will. He is always designated at Glenorchy by the title of dear little darling Donally beg, but it is much more emphatic in Gaelic. They say he is just the facsimile of father when a dainty boy. Then Shuna cottage would be included and the proceedings of your boyhood days there. Aunt Helen goes over these bygone days so ...ly that I used to sit and listen to her until all the hours of the night. I expect an invitation to Cromdale Manse for the ensuing holidays